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Roscoe

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Pronounced ROS-koh /ˈrɒs.koʊ/High

Meaning: From an English surname and place name of Old Norse root — ra, 'roe deer,' plus skogr, 'wood' — so 'roe-deer wood.' It is strongly a boys' name in use; used here for a girl, we note the lean clearly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A place name with woodland in it: Roscoe means 'roe-deer wood' (said 'ROS-koh'). It is strongly a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Old Norse
MeaningFrom an English surname and place name of Old Norse root — ra, 'roe deer,' plus skogr, 'wood' — so 'roe-deer wood.' It is strongly a boys' name in use; used here for a girl, we note the lean clearly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14887 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Roscoe began as an English place and surname of Old Norse origin — ra, 'roe deer,' and skogr, 'wood.' It has been a given name in England and America since the nineteenth century, always chiefly for boys, and it is enjoying a vintage revival. Used here for a girl, it leans strongly to boys, which we note clearly (said 'ROS-koh').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. Very rare, vintage, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Roscoe comes from Old Norse roots — 'roe deer' plus 'wood.' It reads as a hearty vintage boys' name, and the lean to boys is strong, which we note (said 'ROS-koh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Roscoe — English place/surname; Old Norse ra + skogr

Variations

RoscoRoskoe

Nicknames

RosRoz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roscoe mean?

Roscoe means 'roe-deer wood,' from Old Norse ra, 'roe deer,' plus skogr, 'wood.'

How do you pronounce Roscoe?

It's said ROS-koh /ˈrɒs.koʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roscoe a boy or girl name?

Roscoe is strongly a boy's name; girls' use is very rare, and we note the lean clearly.

How popular is Roscoe?

For girls Roscoe is very rare in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use.

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